Humidor



Jan. 11, 192s. 1,656,757

- D. E. ROSS ET AL.

HUIIIDOR Filed Jan.27. 1926 the container.

Patented Jan. 17, 1928i.

i UNiTEn STATE s1 PATENT OFFICE.

DAvinn; Ross, or LA FAYETTE, INDIANA, AND RICHARDYL. HARRISON, on' MnNDAiv, NORTH DAKOTA, AssIGNoRS To` ROSTONE, INCORPORATED, or LA FAYETTnim DIANA, A conroniirron or iNDIAN'Ai HUMIDOR:

Applicationled January 27, 1926.- Scrial No. 84,105.1

Thisfinvention is a novel improvement in humidors for cigars and other articles which it is desired to keep in a moist atmosphere to prevent deterioration by drying up. f

The object of the invention is to provide a novel container of this kind in which the proper amount of moisture can be readily and` inexpensively maintained, and ywithout having to open the container in order to. re-y new the supply of water.

In the accompanying drawings wehave shownone embodiment of the invention and understanding thereof to enable othersV to readily adapt and use the invention, but

We donotconsider the invention restricted? tothe particular form and dimensions or` arrangements of partsshown in said draw.-

ings, and refer to the claims following theI description for summaries of` theessentials of the invention and novel features-0f construction and novel combinations of partsA for whichiprotection is desired.

In said drawings: y Figure l is a side view of ahumidor.V

Figure 2 is a transverse section thereof on the line 2-2, Figure 1.

Figure is allongitudinalsectioii'thereofy on the line 8 3, Figure 2; i

Figure 4' is areducedtop plan v1ew. The humidor, as showmcomprises a rbody or` container l open at top andv closed atv sidesand bottom, anda cover 2 adapted to fit onland close the open upper end of said?` The container l and cover 2 are container. preferably molded out of material permeable to moisture, such as concrete, the same being preferably formed of finely ground Indiana limestone, sand and cementv in` proper proportions. Such" concrete is finely grained, light, strong, and. capable of producing a smooth nicely finished surface in the molding process.

The container 1 is provided with a number of water distributing channels 1C which may be variously arranged therein `and which channels may be formed in molding The channels are preferably filled with absorbent wicking indicated at w. AIn the example shown the container is provided with handles or lugs la at its ends, by which it can be readily lifted, and which may be of any desired form or shape to en liance its appearance; and the channels l' preferably extend from the ears la down the v sides and along the bottom of the container,`

cess lby being provided for the lpurpose of".`

enabling water to bereadily supplied' tothe channels. If desired the wicking w might be used. as cores to form the channels in the molding operatioinandso formed it would notbe-necessaryto use other cores, andthe wilcks would remain iii place in the channe s. ture of construction because the channels may be formed by suitable cores or inr any suitable manner preferred by the molder. Furthermore in some cases if it is desired the wickingrcouldlbe omitted, but weipr'efer to use wickingV or absorbent capillary material'inthechannels to prevent the water spilling out of the channels when the liumidorv is moved, and to retard the evaporation of the water through the openings or recesses. at the outer yends of the channels.

Thewater in the channels is taken u by and disseminated through the body ofthe container and the interior of the' container is layeris preferably formed ofa waterlresistingcompound or coating ofV any suitable kind, which willv enhance the exterior appearance of the Humidory andl also renderit impervious to p water, and preferably the' coating is of such character that it can be applied by a brush or by dipping. It; is not desirable however to `have such coating on the inner surface of the humidor.

In the humidor shown the cover 2 is provided with a lug knob or handle 2a and with a series of interior channels 2c radiating from the knob 2, which extend up into the knob and connect with a recess 2b inthe knob through which recess water can be readily supplied to the said channels 2C. The channels 2c are preferably provided `with wicking w similar tothe wicking fw Thisihoweveris not an essential feaistV vided on its exterior surface with a layer 3 impervious to Water or moisture, and preferably similar to the layer 3 on the container.

A gasket 4 of rubber or other suitable material can be attached to the top of the container l or underside of cover 2 to Inake a close joint betiveen the cover and container when the cover is in place. A humidor thus constructed can be readily supplied with Water through the recesses lb and 2", and the moisture will be retained by the Wicks and also disseminated through the inner portions of the permeable Walls of the container and cover. Obviously the form and dimensions and exterior appearance of the humidor can be varied While retaining the essential features of the invention.

"We claim:

l. A, humidor container comprising a molded body of concrete or the like permeable by moisture, having an exterior layer impervious to Water or moisture, and pro-` yided with interior Water containing),- channels for the distribution ol water throughout the body of the container.

2. In a humidor, a body permeable by moisture having an external layer imper.

vious to Water or moisture, and provided with interior Water containing channels; and wicks in said channels for the distribution of Water throughout the'body of the Container. p i

3. In a humidor a container comprising a body pcrnieableby moisture, provided with an vexterior recessed lug, and having an external layer impervious to Water or moisture; and provided with interior channels for the distribution of* Water throughout the body of the container, said channels connectingT with the recess in the lug.

4.. In a humidor a container comprising'a body permeable b v moisture, provided with an exterior recessed lug and having an ei;- ternal layer impervious to Water or moisture, and provided with interior channels for the distribution oit Water throughout the body of At-he container, said channels connecting with the recess in the lug; and a molded cover of like material adapted to close the body and having an exterior layer imper-V vious to water or moisture.

5.1i humidor comprising a body permeable by moisture; provided With an external layer nnpervious 4Le water or moisture;

and a. cover or' like material adapted to close the opcningin the container and having an exterior layer impervious to water or moisture; and provided with interior Water containingchannels lor the distribution of Water throughout the body of the container.

6. A humidor comprising a body permeable by moisture, provided with an external layer impervious to Water or moisture; with a cover permeable by moisure, and having an exterior layer impervious to water or moisture, and provided with a recessed lug, and having interior Water containing channels communicating with said second lug for the distribution of Water throughout the body ot the cover.

7. In a humidor n container comprising a molded body of concrete or the like permeable by moisture, provided with an exterior recessed lug, and an external layer impervious to Water or moisture, and provided with interior Water cimtainingl channels for the distribution olI Water throughout the body oit the container, said channels connecting with the recess in the lug; and a molded i cover of like material adapted to close the body and having an exterior layer inmer-l vious `to water or moisture.

`8. In a humidor a container comprising a` molded body ci concrete or the like per meuble by moisture, and provided with an exterior recessed lug, and having an external layer .impervious to Water or moisture, and provided with interior water f rontaining channels for the distribution of Water throughout the body1 oi the container, Said channels connecting with the recess in the lug; `with a cover also molded of concrete or the like, and permeable by moisture, and having an exterior layer impervious to i 'atei' or moisture, and provided with a recessed lug, and having' interior water containing channels communicating with said second lug for the distribution oit Water throughout the body of the cover.

In testimony that We claim the foregoing as our own, we aiiix our signatures.

DAVID E. ROSS. RICHARD L, HARRISON. 

